SEBRING — The usual summer spruce-up and fix-up projects at district schools may be delayed this year as the School Board of Highlands County looks at ways to cut costs. The requested 2008-09 project list totals more than $2.8 million, which includes a variety of improvements such as new flooring, doors and playground equipment, parking lot expansions, building covered walkways, etc. ...more

May 19, 2008

In 25 days, David Hamilton will start his duties as Hernando County's newest administrator. ...more

February 21, 2008

When county commissioners meet Tuesday to discuss revenue-saving options, they are almost certain to tear apart each department budget looking to trim fat. ...more

February 20, 2008

When county commissioners meet Tuesday to discuss revenue-saving options, they are almost certain to tear apart each department budget looking to trim fat. ...more

February 19, 2008

Newly hired Hernando County Administrator David Hamilton will start his new duties even sooner than expected. ...more

February 13, 2008

Newly hired county administrator David Hamilton, who said his first priority is turning in a balanced budget by July, has made the first move toward that goal by trying to hold down expenses. ...more

February 7, 2008

Newly hired county administrator David Hamilton, who said his first priority is turning in a balanced budget by July, has made the first move toward that goal by trying to hold down expenses. ...more

February 6, 2008

It's not often that that five city commissioners voice agreement on an issue up for discussion. During last week's City Commission meeting, however, all members agreed that City Manager Robert "Rob" DiSpirito has done an excellent job during his first year at the helm of the city. ...more

January 26, 2008

The session is scheduled from Wednesday through Oct. 12. The House, Senate and Gov. Charlie Crist are staking out their positions. Here is a look at what may be in store in major areas of spending. ...more

September 30, 2007

The state's brain trust of economists meets regularly to assess Floridians' spending habits and estimate how much revenue is coming in to state coffers. The news in early August was bleak: The $72 billion spending plan approved for the fiscal year that began July 1 would come up about $1.1 billion short, largely due to the slowdown in the once-red-hot housing market. Other collections have also been lighter than expected, from the sales taxes on purchases related to homes to corporate income taxes. State lawmakers return to the capital this week in a special session to slice and dice. A balanced budget is a constitutional requirement in Florida. It's not an easy process. Lawmakers already pushed back the session when House and Senate leaders decided they were too far apart to waste time in Tallahassee at a cost to taxpayers of about $40,000 a day. The session is scheduled from Wednesday through Oct. 12. The House, Senate and Gov. Charlie Crist are staking out their positions. Here is a look at what may be in store in major areas of spending. ...more

September 30, 2007